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Study Course Description

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery II

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
MUSZKK_022
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Dentistry
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Dentistry
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor
Structure Unit Manager
Structural Unit
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Oral Medicine
Contacts

Riga, 20 Dzirciema Street, Rooms No. 318 and 21, MSZKK@rsu.lv, +371 67457663

About Study Course

Objective

At the end of the course completion the student should have integrated knowledge of oral and maxillofacial surgery from previous study years, adding oncostomatology, orthognathic surgery, as well as be able to perform minor surgical operations and manipulations in dentistry, as well as be able to continue postgraduate studies in oral and maxillofacial surgery or a related specialty.

Preliminary Knowledge

To start study course (or semester) all previous assessments according to Study plan (D1) should be successfully passed. Topographic anatomy and operative surgery in the oral and maxillofacial region, oral surgery, pathophysiology in general and special pathology, general surgery, diagnostic radiology, internal medicine with propaedeutics, pharmacology, emergency care.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After this course acquisition the students must memorize methods of primary and emergency care in cases of oro-maxillo-facial injuries and acute inflammatory diseases; must recognize clinical signs of tumorous diseases of facial skin, lips and oral mucosa; the principles of differential diagnosis and of treatment protocol for malignancies, congenital and acquired deformities in oro-maxillo-facial region.

Skills

1.As a result of the study program acquisition, students will be able to identify pathology in the oral and maxillo facial region, if necessary, perform independent treatment or refer the patient to another specialist for appropriate procedures (pain and fear control, emergency care, extraction, intraoral incision, biopsy, minor dentoalveolar surgery). To communicate skillfully with the patient, his family members, as well as with other medical specialists.

Competences

1.The students will be competent in ethical praxis including the role and limitations of performing different procedures themselves or referring patients properly. They will be competent in different diagnostic and treatment methods of pathologies in oral and maxillofacial region. The students will recognize the significance of lifelong learning.

Assessment

Individual work

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Individual work
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Individual theoretical preparation for each class, independent literature reading. Please fill in the course evaluation form at the end of the course.

Examination

Title
% from total grade
Grade
1.
Examination
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• Active participation in practical classes; timely submission of well-executed written homework; quality of oral responses during each practical class. • Theoretical and practical skills assessment in colloquium. • At the end of the course, there will be two cumulative examinations. 1.) The cumulative examination for the State examination. Integrated exam. State examination in oral and maxillofacial surgery together with oral pathology. Qualitative answers to 3 theoretical questions, recognition and analysis of X-rays, prescribing medication, recognition of surgical instruments and formulation of application (100%). 2.) At the study course student’s performance is evaluated in cumulative assessment. Total final grade is formed from the fulfilment of the following criteria with an appropriate proportion: 1. Class attendance - 15% 2. Attitude and communication to patients, staff and colleagues (classmates) - 20% 3. Performance in practical class and seminars - 15% 4. Course final exam - 50%

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Semester 1
  1. Management of medical emergencies in the dental office, prevention, first aid.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
  1. Basics in plastic and reconstructive surgery of face.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
  1. Perioperative therapy in oral surgery. Antibacterial profilaxis and therapy.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
  1. Oncology.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Lecture
On site
Other
2
  1. Seminar. Emergency, intensive therapy and reanimation. Sedation of general anaesthesia in dentistry.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
  1. Practicals with patients in the Oral and Maxillofacial clinic. Discussions of clinical cases and surgical techniques; presentations of case report.

EventType
Modality
Location
Contact hours
1.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
2.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
3.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
4.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
5.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
6.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
7.
Class/Seminar
On site
Specialized room
4
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
40 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)

Bibliography

Required Reading

1.

Dental mammoth

2.

Contemporary Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 7th edition / James R. Hupp, Myron R. Tucker, and Edward Ellis, 2019

3.

Oxford Handbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Luke Cascarini. 2nd edition. Oxford University Press, 2018.

4.

Oral and Maxillofacial Infections. R.G.Topazian, M.H.Goldberg, J.R.Hupp, 4th edition. W.B.Saunders Company. 2009. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Medical emergencies in the dental office. Stanley F.Malamed; chapter 4, Legal considerations contributed by Daniel L. Orr II. 8th edition. Elsevier 2022.

Additional Reading

1.

Journal of Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery

2.

International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

3.

oral cancer foundation

4.

Decision making in oral and maxillofacial surgery / edited by Daniel M. Laskin, A. Omar Abubaker. Quintessence Publishing, c2007. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)

5.

Oral and Maxillofacial surgery. Edited by Lars Andersson, Karl-Erik Kahnberg, M. Anthony (Tony) Pogrel. Wiley-Blackwell. 2010. (2024. gadā akceptējams izdevums)

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